QUEST DWG: Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant
The QUEST DWG: Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant by the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment funds job training and placement for workers affected by COVID-19 in high-growth Colorado industries.
Funder: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Due Dates: Rolling (Program is open while funding lasts; check program page for current status)
Funding Amounts: Over $11 million total program funding; individual award amounts vary by participant and services.
Summary: Supports Coloradans whose jobs were impacted by COVID-19 with training and job placement in high-growth sectors.
Key Information: Program is time-limited and accepts participants only while funding is available.
Description
The QUEST DWG: Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE), is designed to assist individuals in Colorado who lost employment or experienced significant income reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program connects eligible participants with workforce services, job training, and placement in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, transportation, and other growing industries. QUEST emphasizes helping dislocated workers transition into sustainable, quality careers through tailored support and training opportunities.
